Grab and go: Low fuss microwave meals
This Chile verde relies on microwave rice and jarred salsa.
Add heavy cream, cheese and herbs to a Minute Rice cup for a faux risotto.
Next time you’re in a time crunch for lunch or a simple dinner at home, lean on recipes that require five ingredients or less and can be ready in a snap.
These Creamy Chicken Risotto and Chile Verde recipes are perfect in a pinch to satisfy hunger without requiring complicated prep or cooking steps. Just heat rice and add ingredients like cheese and seasonings for flavorful meals you can cook in mere minutes.
With a main ingredient like Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cups, you can have the base of your recipe ready in only 1 minute. Featuring a new and improved recipe, the cups offer a homestyle taste with carrots, onion and garlic, making them a perfect addition to salads, soup or as an easy side.
Find more fast, flavorful meal ideas at MinuteRice.com.
Creamy Chicken Risotto
1 Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cup
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped basil
1 pinch garlic powder
Microwave rice according to package instructions.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic powder; mix to combine.
Chile Verde
1 Minute Chicken & Herb Seasoned Rice Cup
2 teaspoons salsa verde
1 tablespoon shredded cheese
1/16 teaspoon ground cumin
Microwave rice according to package instructions.
Add salsa verde, shredded cheese and ground cumin; mix to combine.